Weddings & Events

“The nice thing about team work is that you always
have others on your side.”

ABOUT US

Black Olive Weddings and Events is a female owned and run professional events company, with a BEE level 1 scorecard.

People empowerment and skills development is at the very core of our organisation. With a living leadership philosophy our staff are instilled to be their own best customer.

We are a company that empowers individuals to become the best they can be! At times we build the plane as we fly it! This serves as a belief that we are risk-takers and adventurers. We are always looking to push ourselves and our company to levels of whats impossible!

We are company that always delivers on our promises, and will always exceed expectations.

MEET THE TEAM

Leandré Abvajee

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Leandré Abvajee, is a leading eventing expert. With over 10 years experience in the Telecommunications and ICT sector, she then resigned to pursue her passion for full end-to-end professional eventing and started Black Olive Weddings & Events, which is today known by many big corporate and private clients for eventing perfection.

With the inimitable talent and design eye of Leandré Abvajee, Black Olive is the ultimate event maker.

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients are saying about us

There are not enough words to express my gratitude for the wonderful event on Saturday. You went above and beyond & I have had so many compliments on the food, the décor, the venue, well in fact everything. I can wait to have another event at the Black Olive Lounge. My daughter was blown away and the little touch of her name in letters on the table was brilliant. Your staff are lovely and so helpful and friendly. They also went above and beyond.

Caroline Macdonald

Thank you so much Leandre, it looked so lovely yesterday and client loved it. I am so happy you got me from the beginning in terms of style so definitely looking forward to future events in the New Year.

Linda Motsei - Managing Director Maru

One cannot put a price on Leandré's complete vision of my dream, she heard me in every way and delivered to us our fairy tale wedding, SIMPLY A MIRACLE.

Nicolas Molina

What an amazing experience I had on my bridal shower!! I don’t know what to say everything was perfect from the décor, the food was delicious and the entertainment was spectacular. I will really recommend everyone to make use of your service. Thank you for the perfect theme and for making my day special.. Well done I enjoyed myself!!

Jacolene Andrews

If you are looking for a phenomenal party planner – look no further than Leandré Singh from BLACK OLIVE. Leandré was assigned at the last minute to party plan a Fabulous 50th – as the party was only confirmed at the last minute. She created a "Bespoke black and white marvel" of a celebration. The deco was magnificent, elegant and totally inviting – all the ingredients for a fabulous party. Leandré is highly professional in every aspect of her work. I would highly recommend Leandré and cannot wait to use Black Olive again – anything for an excuse for a Leandré creation.

Sue Dovey

My name is Rashaad Abdullah Associate Architect at the renowned DNA BRAND ARCHITECTS. I have had the exceptional pleasure of using BLACK OLIVE for an exclusive gala dinner for one of the worlds most established pharmaceutical companies i.e. Novartis. DNA was guided through a creative process of creating a look and feel for the gala dinner in question; Leandre’ Abvajee used her expertise in fabrics, texture, creativity, design skill & passion to create a lasting effect for our Client. DNA will continue to use BLACK OLIVE in the future as they understand our briefs and execute them with sheer perfection. BLACK OLIVE’s expertise can only do the same for other corporate Clients. I would recommend BLACK OLIVE to other events establishments, corporate Clients, and any marketing or communications agency without reservation.

Rashaad Abdullah

We have been using your services over the past months now and I would like to express our gratitude to you and your staff for the professional and excellent services provided at all times. You and your staff always manage to cater for all our whims and request even on short notice! We as a business are dependent on service providers, such as yourself, to assist us when hosting functions for clients and your services becomes an extension of our service and brand. Thank you for always delivering superior quality services and products.Be assured of our continued support and business in the future.

Jerenique Bayard

Thank you very much for the outstanding level of delivery during the Ke Yona Making The Team launch last Friday. We once again delivered an impeccable event in true DNA style and the most amazing feedback has been received from both Clients and Guests. You truly are the Real Friends of DNA who make sure that everything we do in this industry is always delivered with professionalism and panache. We look forward to engaging you again on future jobs and lets keep the great work up. Till we catch up again.

Jay Badza

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you in abundance for hosting my sisters bridal shower. Everything from the venue to the décor to the help from your support staff was superb. My sister was so surprised and in awe of the vision she was presented with. You and your team are an absolute pleasure to deal with. You truly understand the needs and desires of the customer. THANK YOU so much and I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know.

Tasneem Van Doorsen

Hi Leandre! I think I speak for all the ladies when i say, your venue is exceptional and we will be coming back very soon.

To Leandre and the Black Olive Team A huge thank you for all the hard work, assistance and dedication that was put in for our engagement party. The décor and ambience was amazing. Our families had a wonderful time socialising in the stunning venue. Thank you for taking the time out to execute a truly elegant and stylish event. Much appreciated.

Suraj and Sevash

There are not enough words to express my gratitude for the wonderful event on Saturday. You went above and beyond & I have had so many compliments on the food, the décor, the venue, well in fact everything. I can wait to have another event at the Black Olive Lounge. My daughter was blown away and the little touch of her name in letters on the table was brilliant. Your staff are lovely and so helpful and friendly. They also went above and beyond.

Caroline McDonald

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